Question

why do reviews often begin with an objective summary of the material being reviewed? a. so the reviewer can prove that he or she is not biased toward the material b. so the audience can better understand the later criticism of the material c. so the readers know where they can go to find more information d. so the reviewer can establish whether or not he or she liked the material

Explanation:

• Option A: An objective summary is not mainly for proving lack of bias; bias proof is not the primary goal of the summary.
• Option B: An objective summary of the material gives the audience context. When criticism comes later, the audience, having understood the material, can better follow and understand the criticism. This makes sense.
• Option C: A summary in a review does not function to direct readers to find more information.
• Option D: The summary is about the material, not the reviewer's liking of it; the summary's purpose is not to establish the reviewer's opinion on liking.

Answer:

B. So the audience can better understand the later criticism of the material